Unlock the secrets of dermatoscopy! Discover key principles, learn to differentiate skin lesions, and sharpen your diagnostic skills through interactive case discussions. Are you ready to see beyond the surface?
Pregnant patient in distress. She collapses! Can you manage the crisis? This high-stakes simulation will test your knowledge, your decision-making under pressure, and your ability to work as a team. Are you ready to face the challenge?
This workshop will focus on the principles and techniques of bone marrow biopsy and flow cytometry. Participants will learn about the procedural aspects and their roles in laboratory diagnostics. Practical demonstrations will provide insight into their applications in medicine.
You’re not just diagnosing patients—you’re fighting against time, red herrings, and your own biases in this high-intensity, interactive medical escape room! 💉🕵️
Each patient presents with a seemingly isolated problem—a stubborn ear infection, chest pain, or difficulty breathing. But nothing is as it seems. Clues are hidden, lab results are misleading, and only the sharpest clinical minds will uncover the real culprit lurking behind every case. (Klīnisko gadījumu analīze. Tiks analizēti 3 klīniskie gadījumi, kuru ietvaros iekļausim arī praktisko iemaņu apguvi/ atkārtošanu. Plānots atkārtot EKG, palpācijas, auskultācijas, otoskopijas un pleiras punkcijas prasmes.)
Introduction to the basics of echocardiography and the opportunity to perform practical examinations aimed at improving clinical skills in diagnosing structural and functional heart disorders. Participants will have the chance to enhance their practical echocardiography skills on each other under the supervision of an experienced physician.
You might have heard of MRSA, but have you heard of CRE or even CRAB? Carbapenem-resistant bacteria have become a serious threat in modern clinical practice, with prevalence on the rise. But don’t worry— in this workshop, we will explore the epidemiology, molecular mechanisms, and key environmental factors driving carbapenem resistance.
We’ll also step into the roles of clinical microbiologists and lab technicians to investigate some mysterious infections spreading in the hospital. Get ready to uncover the science behind antibiotic resistance and tackle real-world challenges in infectious disease control!
Master the fundamentals of suturing and wound closure in this hands-on workshop! Learn essential surgical stitching techniques and primary wound management using artificial skin. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this session will give you the confidence and precision needed for effective suturing. Join us and stitch your way to surgical mastery!
Unlock the secrets of skull-base surgery with an engaging, hands-on experience! Step into the world of advanced surgery and take your skills to the next level with expert guidance and practical training!
Curious about the future of cranioplasty? How can 3D technology transform your surgical skills? Join this hands-on workshop to explore innovative techniques and take your practice to new heights!
The eye is a window to the world, and eye microsurgery is truly a fine art! We offer a unique opportunity to learn the secrets of ophthalmology from the inside, become an eye surgeon for a day, and try performing surgical procedures yourself!
A day in paediatrician’s office. It started simple, a few coughs, running noses and elevated temperatures. Then it became much harder, as patients started to arrive and…
A fun way to learn Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) – a safe and easy method of providing early surgical abortion by using papaya as a model. It is also used for miscarriage management, treatment of failed medical abortion, or endometrial biopsy.
Great doctors don’t just treat symptoms; they connect with patients in ways that extend beyond their medical treatments. Discover the Balint group approach to learn how it can help forming meaningful therapeutic relationships that truly impact patient care. Remember, the doctor is the drug!
This will be a hands-on workshop with an introduction to ultrasonography, combining essential theory with practical application. Participants will learn the fundamentals of ultrasound imaging, abdominal anatomy visualization, and ultrasound-guided biopsy techniques. Under SonoSchool tutor supervision, students will practice probe handling, identifying key abdominal structures, and performing ultrasound-guided biopsies on simulated models.
“Don’t hit your sibling!!!” parents yell at their children. Protecting them from one another. Then those children grow up and become adults. Parents are now grandparents, maybe even great grandparents. They just got older. Nothing’s wrong with that. And they spend time with others of similar age. They are being cared-by by the staff of the facility they’re living in. But in those halls you don’t always hear: “Don’t hit our grandparents!!!!!”.
Restoring anterior teeth with large defects using composite can be challenging. However, with high-performance materials and a systematic layering concept, achieving highly aesthetic and reproducible results becomes manageable. This workshop is designed to illustrate a dual-shade layering technique and introduce a composite system with pre-defined color combinations. Participants will gain hands-on experience in mastering these techniques to create natural, visually stunning restorations with confidence.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the basics of capillaroscopy and compare the capillaries of a healthy nail bed with those of patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon. You will have the opportunity to try using a capillaroscope yourself. The basics of evaluating nail bed capillaries will be explained—how altered capillaries look compared to normal ones.
Have you ever wanted to know how efficiently your body utilizes oxygen, how strong your muscles are, and what your resting metabolism is? In this exciting workshop, you’ll have the opportunity not only to understand your physical fitness but also to perform various sports science tests in the advanced RSU Sports and Nutrition Research Laboratory!
Ever wondered why we sometimes make irrational decisions or fall for misinformation? This interactive workshop explores common cognitive biases—mental shortcuts that shape our thinking, often without us realizing it. Through engaging activities and real-life examples, you’ll discover how these biases influence our choices and decision-making, and learn practical strategies to think more critically. Join us to uncover the hidden forces behind the way we perceive and interpret information!
Dive into the world of medicinal plants, uncovering the hidden anthracene derivatives compounds through extraction and advanced detection techniques. Using methods like micro sublimation and qualitative reactions, you will gain insight into the fascinating chemistry of natural remedies. Get ready for a deep exploration of plant-based compounds and their powerful potential!
How to make rehabilitation more interesting? What to do when the motivation is low? How to make rehabilitation process fun? We will talk about VR therapy. How it works and why it is important. And also you will have a possibility to try it out.
How is it to work at night? How is it to work in a small space? How it is to work inside ambulance? How is it to work in bad weather? – Join us, and you will have a chance to try to save lives outside the hospital.
Medicine isn’t just about treating symptoms—it’s about understanding people. But what happens when a patient’s past trauma shapes their present care? Would you know what to say?
In this interactive workshop for medical students, we’ll break down the essentials of trauma-informed care:
✅ How trauma impacts patient interactions
✅ What to say (and what not to say) in sensitive conversations
✅ Practical experience through simulated patient interactions
This isn’t just another lecture—it’s a chance to practice real-life skills that will make you a better, more compassionate clinician.
Join us and gain the confidence to handle difficult conversations with care. Your future patients will thank you.
Have you ever experienced fa ractured bone? Learn how to put on a cast and, most of all, learn how to decorate it properly.
A practical lesson in which participants take on different roles in a simulated court case. This experience provides an in-depth understanding of the judicial system while enhancing legal knowledge, argumentation skills, and public speaking abilities. Participants will work with real-case scenarios, analyze evidence, and develop well-reasoned legal arguments, fostering critical thinking and teamwork.
The UN Resolution Simulation Game will consist of a hypothetical situation without touching on contemporary events. The game will have five main countries as main actors, and the participants will be divided into 5 groups, each representing a different country. The game will require participants to familiarise themselves with the situation in each country and try to find a consensus. As a result, countries have to debate among themselves to come to a joint resolution at the end of the game and vote to approve it.
(Lecturer-workshop leader – Doc. Mārtiņš Daugulis) – How to successfully and creatively communicate the results of scientific work to the rest of society? In this workshop, participants will practically develop their public speaking and public presentation skills, the mastery of which provides increasing added value both in science and in other areas of life.
As the amount of work in life increases, it is vital to set priorities and to be prepared to say “no” at times. In this workshop, you will learn to organise your daily life in a manner that enables you to accomplish your tasks while also carving out time for yourself – both theoretically and practically- by collaborating in small groups with fellow students. Workshop will be led by Ilze Ušacka-Priekule and Katrīna Kazaka from the RSU Career Support and Well-being Centre
Ever looked at your photos and felt like something’s just… missing?
Join this fun workshop to crack the secrets of composition and see why lighting can make or break your shot. We’ll experiment with creating the perfect portrait—one that truly captures your personality.